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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-09-16 Town Council MinutesMINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 1986 7:30 p.m. A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, September 16, 1986, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Johnston, Mayor Kent Rose, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Affeldt Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal Gordon Pierce Hermann Staufer TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Ron Phillips, Town Manager Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney The first order of business was recognition of retiring Councilmember Dan Corcoran. Mayor Johnston made a presentation and gave a etched glass plaque to Dan for Dan's service on the Town Council. Peter Patten spoke on his feelings regarding Dan's resignation and thanked him for his support throughout the years. The next item was Ordinance No. 24, Series of 1986, second reading, a request to amend Special Development District No. 5 (Development Area B), Simba Run, to allow for a recreation amenities fund contribution of $10,000 in lieu of the requirement of a tot lot. The title of the ordinance was read in full by Mayor Johnston. Kristan Pritz briefly gave background information on the ordinance and introduced Nicholas Giancamilli to answer any questions of the Council. There was no discussion by Council or the public. At this time, Kent Rose made a motion to approve the ordinance, and Gordon Pierce seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0, with Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal abstaining due to a conflict of interest. The third item was the Kravis residence appeal of the Design Review Board decision. Kristan Pritz explained what the appeal was in regards to. At this time, Gordon Pierce excused himself from his position on the Council and made a presentation with a scale model of the residence. Kathy Warren, Ned Gwathmey and Duane Piper of the Design Review Board gave comments on how and why they made their decision. Gary Boschel and Jim Morter gave their thoughts on why the ordinance should be revised. Peter Patten gave further background information on the subject. Hermann Staufer made a motion to overturn the DRB decision and approve the plans, which Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed 4-1, with Kent Rose opposing and Gordon Pierce abstaining due to his involvement in the project. Hermann Staufer then requested the staff follow up on researching and making recommendations on revising the ordinance. At this point, Eric Affeldt commended . the DRB Board on their decision making. The next item on the agenda was an access agreement with The Wren, which was tabled until a later date. The fifth item was the final Entryway Design proposal. Jim Morter of Morter Architects explained the five alternatives for the entryway design. He noted he had refined the designs and presented two final designs for the Council to look at. After much discussion by Council and Jim Morter, Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal made a motion to choose the "Purple Mountains Majesty" design with Jim's best judgment to add or not add "Host of", and Kent Rose seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 6-0. The next item on the agenda was the Swimming Pool Task Force presentation. Pat Dodson introduced the members of the Task Force - Tim Garton, Gordon Pierce, George Knox, Duane Piper and Lizette Lamb, and thanked Cindy Stites, Lori Aker and Kristan Pritz for their help. Mayor Johnston also thanked everyone for his/her contribution. Tim Garton explained background information of the Task Force, the goals they set and how they had reached those goals, to varying degrees. Pat Dodson gave a slide presentation on the areas the Task Force had visited for ideas. Tim Garton gave lengthy comments regarding financing options and possibilities, phasing of the project, and design and preliminary site locations. Next Duane Piper discussed design and site locations in the Valley and explained the pool they liked best for a basis to go on. He noted the Task Force had made eighteen criteria for a site, most favorable to the least favorable, and pool design objectives. Tim Garton ran through reasons the Task Force was formed (public demand for a local pool) and then explained their recommendation for a multi -use pool walled up to make three separate areas. He then asked for direction from the Town Council as to phase two of the project. He asked that the Council read the proposal submitted, and then the Task Force meet again with Council to discuss how to proceed. After a short discussion by Council, it was agreed to meet again with the Task Force at the October 7 Evening Meeting. The next item was discussion of a proposal for commercial development adjacent to the parking structures. Tom Braun gave background information on the proposal process of the RFQ and RFP. He noted the staff felt that before RFP's and RFQ's, they wanted to get a handle on marketing aspects and the development aspect. He said the staff recommended: 1. Authorize the staff to research, select and contract with a consulting firm for the development of a market analysis study. Staff will provide Council with additional information as to the costs and content of this study. 2. Direct the staff to begin working with Jeff Winston to develop preliminary architectural plans and design considerations related to the two sites. In addition, to develop a more detailed cost estimate for the production of the RFQ. 3. Initiate a series of discussions on what trade-offs the Town would most desire as a result of these projects. • 4. Establish a budget for this process through the RFQ stage. Given direction from the Council, staff can prepare a budget proposal for Council's review. Hermann Staufer recommended a market study as the first priority. After some discussion by Council, it was unanimously agreed to have staff proceed to the next step and report back to Council at the September 30, 1986 Work Session. Peter Jamar and Diana Donovan gave their thoughts on problems with this type of development. The eighth item on the agenda was approval of a letter to the Eagle County Commissioners concerning a proposal for a county -wide television translator. Larry Eskwith explained the reasoning behind the letter. After a short discussion by Council, it was unanimously agreed to send the letter. There was no Citizen Participation. Next was the Town Manager's Report. Ron Phillips informed the Council of improvements made at the Nature Center. The campfire ring was completed for $10,000 less than budgeted. He thanked Kurt Brosig from Tara Masonry, who only charged for materials and absorbed the labor costs. Ron then thanked Lynne Langmaid, who donated a greenhouse to the Nature Center. He noted the Booth Creek Tot Lot was now open, and that all the comments heard to date were positive. He stated the Golf •Course Clubhouse renovation had begun the day before. He also noted he had been appointed by Governor Lamm to the Nuclear Material Transportation Advisory Committee. Ron then commented how much everyone will miss Curt Ufkes, resigning Chief of Police. Mayor Johnston made similar comments and commended Curt on his hard work and effort through the years. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 P.M. ATTEST: �_ B.�r, ame a Bran meClerk Minutes taken by Brenda Chesman Respectfulliv submitted, Pa4.J04n,Ma�� yo -2-